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Store Manager in TrainingAmerican Signature Inc. • Alpharetta, GA, US
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Store Manager in Training

Store Manager in Training

American Signature Inc. • Alpharetta, GA, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 125 family-owned and operated stores. As a Store Manager In Training, you are a part of this family and critical to our success. This person is responsible for overall profitability, people development, standards / operations, and customer experience in their store. Most importantly, this person will be a leader and coach, a champion of our culture and values. The Store Manager In Training reports directly to the Market Leader.

Why you'll want to join our team :

  • Generous quarterly bonus structure aligned with sales
  • Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for more than 70 years
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan
  • Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses.
  • Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include– Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters

What your day will look like :

  • Embodies our values : Serves Others and Own It
  • Owns store P&L, driving income goals through managing sales and expenses
  • Leads the team by providing leadership, direction, and continued development
  • Hires, trains and retains the highest quality team members who exhibit our values
  • Ensures the highest level of merchandise experience through execution of the company blueprint and brand standards to keep a clean, well merchandised store
  • Ensures all lineup changes and sell thru strategies are executed
  • Ensures the delivery of maniacal customer service through setting clear expectations and enforcing accountability in the store
  • Ensures the use of world class processes in the store
  • Drives high performance culture, focused on the results of a highly functioning team
  • Develops others through hands on coaching
  • Ensures a deep talent bench by developing internal talent and attracting external talent
  • Works with the Sales Manager to ensure sales training and materials are utilized to keep the team educated on product knowledge, selling skills and operational efficiencies
  • Trains the team and maintains standards in the areas of : cycle counts, accounting and merchandising procedures
  • Works with the Assistant Manager to ensure operational excellence through a best-in-class home delivery process
  • Leads change efforts within the store, conforming to shifting demands and timelines
  • Meets store visit expectations set by the Market Leader

    • What will help you succeed :

    o Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

    o 3+ years of retail leadership experience

    o Ability to read and interpret documents

    o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

    o Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and team members

    o Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced sales environment

    o Proven experience in strategic and organizational development, including the ability to attract, develop and retain best in class talent

    o Proficient using business related technology systems

    o Track record of servant leadership; serving others and putting team goals first

    o Owners' mindset : takes ownership over everything within scope of responsibility while empowering others to do the same

    o Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems

    o Adaptability; flexible to changing market forces and shifting priorities

    o Experience managing change in large and complex environments

    o Ability to break down complex ideas and communicate them in simple and easy to understand ways

    o Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others to higher levels of performance

    o Demonstrated ability to drive results in a leadership role

    o Desire to continuously improve

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